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The Labor Day weekend is rushing in a number of major events to the metro Detroit area. If youre looking for food, music, or a combination of the two 7 Action News has you covered! Ford Arts, Beats & Eats Friday is the first day for the annual Ford Arts, Beats & Eats in Royal Oak. Originally a staple in Pontiac, the festival moved to Royal Oak in 2009 and has taken off as a celebration of artists, musicians and food exhibits from throughout Metro Detroit. This year the festivities will run from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. Friday through Sunday. The final day will kickoff at the same time, but wrap up at 9:30 p.m.

Huge crowds will gather at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi over the Labor day weekend to take in the sights, sounds, tastes and smells of the 2017 Michigan State Fair.

I bet Jennifer Ann Wilson won't forget that experience any time soon!

I chose the State Fair because I was hoping for a report including farm animals. No such luck. Too bad, as it would have made a good transition to National Wildlife Day. Remember, I promised yesterday that I'd post a combination Labor Day/Wildlife Day entry for today. Follow over the jump for more on this day.

National Wildlife Day is an opportunity to learn more about endangered species, preservation and conservation efforts around the world. Zoos, aviaries, and marine sanctuaries provide a variety of ways to get involved. From participating in presentations and volunteering to fundraise for rehabilitation services, these facilities have something for everyone to learn.

HOW TO OBSERVE

Use #NationalWildlifeDay to post on social media.

HISTORY

Colleen Paige, the Pet Lifestyle Expert, and author founded National Wildlife Day in 2005 in memory of wildlife conservationist Steve Irwin. The day serves to bring global awareness and education concerning the number of endangered animals and the need for conservation and preservation.

I plan on adding this to my list of holidays to observe annually at this blog.

*I accidentally observed World Wildlife Day this year by posting More evolution in action among urban animals, although I suspect Newsy posting the video that day had at least some intention of marking the occasion. In that entry, I embedded a video about urban coyotes in Michigan. I am doing that again, as I saw a coyote less than half a mile from my house yesterday. I knew they were here as I heard them in the evenings, but I never thought I'd see one during the day! Here is the four-year-old video I posted on Facebook when I told my friends about it -- Coyote sightings.